How to use Esopram Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esopram 20 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Esopram Tablet works

Esopram 20 mg Tablet is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Esopram Tablet related warnings

Esopram 20 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Esopram 20 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Esopram 20 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Esopram 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Esopram 20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Esopram 20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Esopram 20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Esopram Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Esopram 20 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alternate Brands

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Esopram

sir, my self im very depressing while comparing me to others&amp; i dont talk to much bcoz i feel im not in level to talk with them &amp; feel me about myself everyday about my negetativity.this type thinking stressess me very much how can i come from this type of stress?? i feel this is b.coz my weight &amp; height at the age of 21 im right sir??

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatrist

If you let your confidence down, you will develop helplessness ehic leads to depression. Instead of worrying about your weight, take action. Seek professional help. If you feel unmotivated, meet a psychiatrist, its neither too early nor too late for professional advice.

FAQs

Esopram works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the brain. This improves mood and physical symptoms in depression and relieves symptoms of panic and obsessive disorders.

Q. Can I take Esopram with coffee?

There is usually no significant effect of taking coffee with Esopram but a very high quantity of consumption of coffee may cause restlessness and anxiety.

Q. Is Esopram addictive?

No. Esopram is not addictive. Its abrupt discontinuation may cause some withdrawal symptoms. But still is not addictive as there is no drug-seeking behaviour and it has no abuse liability.

Q. Why does Esopram cause nausea?

Esopram increases the activity of serotonin a chemical which is also involved in the vomiting process so makes the person nauseating.

Q. Why does Esopram make me tired?

Tiredness is usually associated with depression. Esopram can alter the sleep quality and can make the person feel tired most of the time.

Q. Can I use Esopram for a migraine?

Esopram is not approved for the treatment of a migraine. It is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Q. Can I use Esopram for bipolar disorder?

Esopram should not be used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as it can aggravate the problem. Only in few cases, it can be used that too with caution with other drugs if depression is the more persistent feature of person's bipolar illness. But the person should be very regular with drugs prescribed for the mania part also called mood stabilisers.

Q. Does Esopram cause hair loss?

There are some case reports of hair loss with the use of Esopram. It is very infrequent and it usually stops after the discontinuation of the drug. It can be very distressing for a person, especially for the females. So a person should tell his doctor if he is having hair loss with the use of Esopram.

Q. Can I use Esopram for sleep problem?

Esopram may itself cause sleep disorders. So it is not recommended for the sleep problem.

Q. Can I use Esopram for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Esopram can be used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there are better alternatives available, in case they don't work then Esopram can be used. Although it is prescribed in a higher dose and for longer duration in case of OCD in comparison to depression.

Q. Which is better medication, Esopram or sertraline?

Esopram is the safest drug in its class. Sertraline can be used in case Esopram doesn't work for depression. However, setraline can be preferred in case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Q. Which is better medication, Esopram or citalopram?

Esopram is more effective than citalopram for major depression. Although some studies have shown that there is no difference among two in case of effectiveness but some recent studies have shown Esopram to be superior to citalopram for major depression.

Q. Can I take Esopram with diphenhydramine?

It is better to avoid diphenhydramine with Esopram. Diphenhydramine can aggravate side effects of Esopram and can cause dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating.

Q. Can I take Esopram with aspirin?

It is usually avoided as it can increase the chances of bleeding.

Q. Can I take Esopram with Ibuprofen?

No. Combined these two drugs may increase the chances of bleeding especially in persons already on a blood thinner. Nasal bleeding is usually the first symptom.

Q. Can I take Esopram with methylphenidate?

It is better to avoid methylphenidate with Esopram. Because methylphenidate can increase the blood levels of Esopram and its effects and rarely can cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome with symptoms like anxiety, restlessness, extreme changes in heart rate and blood pressure, blurred vision, incoordination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.

Q. Can Esopram be given with lisdexamfetamine?

It is better to avoid this combined therapy of lisdexamfetamine with Esopram, it leads to increased anxiety, restlessness and sometimes serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome includes vomiting, diarrhoea, extreme changes in blood pressure and even seizure may occur. It can be life-threatening.

Q. Can I take Esopram with alprazolam?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Esopram with clonazepam?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can Esopram be used with hydrocodone?

It is better to avoid the combination, it can lead to increased dizziness, confusion and difficulty in concentrating. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Esopram with dextromethorphan?

You should not take Dextromethorphan with Esopram. It can lead to the seotonin syndrome. Before taking any medications with Esopram, your should consult with your doctor.

Q. Can I take Esopram and paracetamol?

Yes. There is no known interaction between Esopram and paracetamol.

Q. How does Esopram differ from fluoxetine?

Esopram and fluoxetin belongs to same class of medicine called as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

Q. How doses Esopram differ from amitriptyline?

Esopram is a newer drug belongs to class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) while amitryptiline is an older drug belonging to class tricyclic antidepressants (TCA). Both drugs are almost equally effective for treating depression but Esopram has much lesser side effects in comparison to amitryptiline and so preferred over amitryptiline for the treatment of depression.

Q. How does Esopram differ from imipramine?

Esopram is much safer than imipramine and is preferred in most of the conditions over imipramine. However, imipramine can be preferred in bed-wetting in children.

Q. What would happen if I stop taking Esopram?

You may experience withdrawal symptoms which can be in the form flu like symptoms, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea or sleep problems. These symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Q. When and How to stop Esopram?

You should consult your doctor before stopping the treatment. It would depend on the number and severity of depressive episodes.The dose should be tapered slowly to prevent intense withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Esopram a benzodiazepine?

No. Esopram is not a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines decrease the anxiety and induce sleep. Esopram belongs to the class of selective sertonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It may cause insomnia and restlessness initially as the side effect which usually goes away with time.

Q. Is Esopram a narcotic?

No. Esopram is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.